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4 Safe and Natural Ways to Cover Gray Hair

Premature graying is a common problem for both women and men of all ages. To deal with the problem, many resort to using chemicals. But, there are natural ways that can help with the gray hair. These ways include tea, coffee, henna, and some herbs, like sage.

For best effects, use these remedies once every week to cover the gray hair completely. Besides, there are no serious side-effects, since the ingredients are completely natural. However, it is important to note that you have to use organic products of good quality.

Otherwise, the remedies won’t have the same effects. Furthermore, more people embrace the beauty of silver hair. But, there are many others who color their locks to cover the graying. Well, according to studies, the hair coloring agents may increase the chance of leukemia, lymphoma, and bladder cancer.

Natural Ways to Cover Gray Hair

Since synthetic hair-coloring agents can be that dangerous, it is important to use safer and more natural ways to deal with the problem. Here are some of the best ways to cover the gray hair.

1. Tea

Tea may be the perfect remedy to give your roots a touch-up. Here is what you will need to make this remedy.

one cup of strong tea

half a cup of vitamin – E conditioner

To make the strong tea, brew five tea bags of loose-leaf tea and apply it on the hair. Let it rest for one hour. For a deeper color, repeat the application on the gray hair.

2. Coffee

Many people claim that coffee is the strongest natural colorant that can deal with the gray hairs. It can give them a deep brown color. Therefore, follow this guide to make your own coffee-remedy. For this remedy you will need:

a cup of strong coffee espresso or a coffee decoction

two tablespoons of coffee grounds

half a cup of vitamin – E conditioner

Mix the ingredients and apply the remedy directly on the gray hair strands. Furthermore, to make sure that the color stays, wash the hair with some apple cider vinegar. Finally, repeat the process once per week to completely cover the gray hair.

3. Henna

People have been using powdered and dried henna as a completely natural hair dye for centuries. It is a natural dye that can help protect the scalp and remove dandruff. Moreover, it gives the scalp a cooling effect. This is how you can make your own henna.

two cups of henna powder

two tablespoons of yogurt for conditioning

one freshly squeezed lemon

1 tablespoon of hibiscus powder and amla powder

tea decoction

Mix the ingredients in an iron vessel and let set them aside covered for two hours. Next, use a brush and apply the dye all over the hair. However, be careful. This dye can leave a stain anywhere you touch. After you have properly dyed your hair, cover it and let it rest for a few hours.

Once the henna starts to flake, wash it off.

4. Herbs

If you want to make the color darker, here are some herbs that can help.

Red hair dye: Wash your hair with marigold, calendula, hibiscus, and rosehips. But, make sure that the boiled mixture cools off first before applying it to the head. Lastly, let the herb mixture dry and rinse it off.

Brown hair dye: In a liter of water boil a handful of dried sage. After 45 minutes, let the herbs cool and strain the mixture. Lastly, apply the strained mixture onto the clean hair. Repeat the procedure once a week, until the hair has completely darkened.